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  1. tnhollerbach

    First Fridge build, First Build Ever!

    Anyone, Have any tips or Ideas to help me out?   Leave the insulation or take it out? Type of pipe from firebox to CC? any dos or don'ts when working with this type of refrigerator?
  2. tnhollerbach

    gathering in Kentucky

    I would be interested
  3. tnhollerbach

    First Fridge build, First Build Ever!

    Cowboy, i agree with leaving the insulation. Just from what i have read the insulation may melt. It seems a lot easier if i can leave it but i also want to make sure its safe. I guess at this point unless anyone else has a different opinion i will proceed with leaving it. Any recommendations...
  4. tnhollerbach

    First Fridge build, First Build Ever!

    I should probably add that my plan is to have a stick smoker having an external firebox made from a 55g drum and piped to the CC.
  5. First Fridge build, First Build Ever!

    First Fridge build, First Build Ever!

  6. tnhollerbach

    First Fridge build, First Build Ever!

    Hey everybody, I am starting the journey of my first build. I had originally decided on a smokehouse build but in the meantime I came accross a SS commercial single door fridge and the price was right, SO I picked it up and here we go. I will have plenty of questions as we move along so let me...
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  8. tnhollerbach

    First Build Tons of Questions!

    Alright so after going back and forth on a wood build and a refreigerator build, I thought that I had decided on a wood smokehouse type build. BUT I happen to come accross a SS single door commercial refrigerator. SO I decided to get it and have a go at it. I understand that it may be a bit more...
  9. First Build Tons of Questions!

    First Build Tons of Questions!

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  11. tnhollerbach

    First Build Tons of Questions!

    Budster I like that concept, I want to be able to make mine somewhat portable considering I rent. If i move i want to be able to take it with me without having to dismantle it or just leave it. If i was in a more permanent home i would def consider a build like yours. on a side note, where do...
  12. tnhollerbach

    First Build Tons of Questions!

    Budster, do you happen to have a picture of your smoker? I would love to see it?
  13. tnhollerbach

    First Build Tons of Questions!

    Another question while thinking about it, what type of metal sheeting material could I use to line or insulate the inside of the chamber? Say, something from a lowes or home depot?
  14. tnhollerbach

    First Build Tons of Questions!

    I wont be doing any cold smokes right away, I will only be doing hot smokes to start out with to familiarise my self with the whole process and get used to it. Ill be doing things like Pulled pork, brisket, ribs, chicken, etc... to begin with.
  15. tnhollerbach

    First Build Tons of Questions!

    I think that I will stay away from the fridge build. what is better? Inside or outside duct in?
  16. tnhollerbach

    First Build Tons of Questions!

    I am new to the forum and I have to say this site is great! Also thanks in advance to everyone who chooses to be patient with my many questions and for the knowledge you will share with me! I know I want to build my own smoker, I know that I want to smoke with wood. I know that I want to build...
  17. tnhollerbach

    New smoker, lots of ?'s

    Hello all My name is Shaun I am from Omaha, NE but I currently live in Morristown, TN. I am a fairly experienced griller but I have no experience with smoking. I have always loved the idea of smoking and wanted to learn how and now is the time. The catalyst for my endeavor is that where I live...
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